Cozy cottage near bus stop, skiing & Aspen

Perfect for a relaxing getaway or as a home base after a day full of activities, Mountain Shadow Cottage is ideal for a couple or small family.

Mountain Shadow Cottage is conveniently located just off of Highway 82 and within a five minute walk of the local bus route. It backs the Rio Grande Trail for walking, biking, and cross country skiing access right out the back door and is minutes away from the Gold Medal Waters of the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Rivers. This cozy and bright farmhouse cottage is only a couple of miles south of historic Basalt where you will find shopping and dining options and only a short drive to Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort.

The home's open floor plan includes a kitchen and dining area, living room, bedroom, and bathroom with laundry. The well equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal, and an electric grill is located on the front porch. The bedroom features a king bed, French doors that open to enjoy the fresh air and mountain views, and a writing desk. The living room includes a twin sized sofa sleeper for a third guest (best suited for a child), along with an electric fireplace and flat screen television. The bathroom has a walk in shower and doubles as the laundry area. Enjoy beautiful views from the quiet back deck or the covered front porch with private fenced front yard.

Dogs are welcome, and the fenced in front yard is theirs to enjoy! The back yard can be used to access the Rio Grande Trail (via the home's side gate) but otherwise is reserved for the owner's dog that lives next door.

This home includes off street parking for one vehicle. A second vehicle may park on the street.

PLEASE NOTE: Guests must walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom; and this home is located approximately 500 feet from Highway 82 and, therefore, guests may hear some highway noise.

AMENITY LIMITATIONS: • This home does not have air conditioning.

Other things to note
• A limited stock of basic guest supplies is provided to start off your stay, including coffee filters, non-dairy creamer, salt, pepper, cooking oil, sugar, food storage wrap, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and laundry detergent. At least one bath towel per guest is also provided.
• We have a zero tolerance smoking policy, and guests will be charged accordingly (see House Rules).
• We abide strictly by the “Cancellation policy” (including road closures and / or inclement weather) and “House Rules” which can be found under “Policies” in the listing. They are reiterated during the booking process (on the “Review rules & policies” / “Step 2 of 3” page), at which time you are confirming that you agree to the terms. Please review them carefully!

House Rules:
• Maximum number of pets allowed is 1. There is a pet fee, and pets must be included on the reservation's guest count at the time of booking (click inside of box that reads “Travelers” and then click box next to “I am traveling with pets”) so that the system calculates the cost of the reservation correctly. Pets must be crated when left alone. Guests are required to clean up pet waste or will incur an automatic charge of $60.
• Excessive cleaning will be charged at a rate up to $50 an hour. Blood or badly stained linens (including but not limited to bed sheets, mattress pads / protectors, etc.) is an automatic charge of up to $150 per item. Confetti and party decor clean up is an automatic charge of $60. Moving furniture is an automatic charge of $120.
• Violations of VRBO's House Rules can jeopardize our short term rental permit, disrupt cleaning and maintenance schedules, cause extra wear and tear and, worst of all, lessen future guest experiences and will be charged as follows: • unauthorized guests, up to $50 per person, per night; • unauthorized pets, up to $100 per pet, per night; • unapproved early check ins and late check outs, $50 per hour; • late checks outs after 1pm, an additional night’s stay; • parties or events, up to $2,500 with any extra cleaning and damages being charged separately; smoking of any kind, up to $1,000.